--- title: "Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing — check charity number 250397 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 250397. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/imperial-society-of-teachers-of-dancing retrieved: 2026-08-23T04:40:36.436Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is a registered charity (number 250397) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; arts/culture/heritage/science; amateur sport. Its latest reported income was £5,453,000 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing? Registered charity number 250397 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £5,453,000 Website [www.istd.org](http://www.istd.org/) ## What does Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing do? The major activities are the offering of dance examinations and qualifications for learners of all ages and abilities throughout the world, the administration of examination sessions, monitoring of all examination processes to ensure standards are consistent and to maintain and develop the standards of teaching through the appropriate courses and other training opportunities. ## What causes is Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing registered for? Education/trainingArts/culture/heritage/scienceAmateur Sport ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=imperial-society-of-teachers-of-dancing&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.istd.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing a legitimate charity? Yes. Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 250397) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing's charity number? Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing's charity number is 250397. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 250397? Search 250397 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing do? The major activities are the offering of dance examinations and qualifications for learners of all ages and abilities throughout the world, the administration of examination sessions, monitoring of all examination processes to ensure standards are consistent and to maintain and develop the standards of teaching through the appropriate courses and other training opportunities. Does Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing? Imperial Society of Teachers of Dancing's website is http://www.istd.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/250397).